What’s Happening: GreenPower Motor Company has announced the launch of Round 4 of its pilot project to demonstrate all-electric school buses in West Virginia. The project will see three all-electric GreenPower Type D BEAST school buses deployed in Mineral, Lewis and Harrison school districts, while Upshur County will deploy the award-winning, all-electric Type A Nano BEAST. The pilot program will focus on districts with mountainous roads and cooler conditions, while also assessing charging options.
Why It Matters: The launch of GreenPower’s pilot program marks a significant step in bringing healthier transportation alternatives to children and communities in West Virginia. The all-electric buses will help reduce emissions and provide a quieter, more comfortable ride for students. Moreover, the pilot program will gather valuable data on the performance of the buses in colder weather conditions and mountainous terrain, proving that electric buses are just as capable as traditional ICE buses.
Key Points:
- GreenPower Motor Company launches Round 4 of its pilot project to demonstrate all-electric school buses in West Virginia
- Three all-electric GreenPower Type D BEAST school buses will be deployed in Mineral, Lewis, and Harrison school districts, while Upshur County will deploy the award-winning, all-electric Type A Nano BEAST
- The pilot program will assess charging options and evaluate the buses’ performance on rural roads, in mountainous conditions and in cooler temperatures
- The data collected from each of the pilot program rounds continue to prove an electric bus is just as capable as an ICE bus on the same roads in the same conditions
- GreenPower will continue to support school districts transitioning to all-electric buses through installing the proper charging infrastructure and providing necessary training for each county’s first responders, mechanics, and school bus drivers
Bottom Line: GreenPower’s launch of Round 4 of its pilot program to demonstrate all-electric school buses in West Virginia highlights the company’s commitment to bringing healthier transportation alternatives to children and communities while also reducing emissions. The data collected from each round of the pilot program continues to prove that electric buses are just as capable as traditional ICE buses, paving the way for the wider adoption of electric school buses.
